A neat Airline branded, Harmony/CMI made 'H54 Rocket'. While virtually identical to the classic Harmony Rocket, the Airline branded variant famously featuring chrome-covered 'Multi-Diamond' pickups - a point of difference. Tonally similar to the 'Goldfoil' pickups made famous by the Harmony marque.
This Airline has seen significant play over the years, the lacquer to the rear of the neck has worn through to the timber and the body exhibits nicks and dings proportionate to its vintage. Playability is good with a medium action however scope for adjustment is fairly limited beyond this point given the nature of a 'catalogue' era instrument. Sounds phenomenal for those who enjoy the 'fight' a relatively inexpensive vintage guitar has.
Made in the USA. Includes an unoriginal (but much sturdier than original) hard case.
Year: 1964
Finish: Redburst
Body Material: Laminated maple
Neck Material: Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: 24" scale bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
Neck Profile: Hand carved D-shape
Neck Details: Bolt on neck with mother of pearl dot inlays
Pickups: 2 single coil 'Multi-Diamond' Pickups
Electronics: 2x Volume, 2x Tone
Hardware: Chrome (Tailpiece, Pickup covers and Tuners
Modifications / Repairs: Replacement pickguard (reproduction)
Cosmetic Condition: Obvious playware and aging is present - most notably the wearing of lacquer to rear of neck (down to timber, please see photographs)
Tech Notes: Set-up by our in house technician with 10-46 gauge strings and a medium.
Case Details: Hardcase (Unoriginal)
Made in: USA
